The Aeroguard Helmet

Abstract

Conventional safety helmets are limited to basic head protection and fail to address modern workplace hazards such as excessive noise, poor lighting, and accidental impacts. The purpose of this project is to develop a smart helmet that enhances worker safety in hangar and industrial environments. The AeroGuard Helmet (AGH) integrates noise detection, automatic lighting, impact and vibration alerts, and real-time monitoring through application connectivity, making it unique compared to traditional helmets. The project began with a survey to identify user needs, followed by research and sketching of the AGH design. A prototype was then fabricated using an microcontroller integrated with LDR, sound, and vibration sensors, and tested under simulated workplace conditions with user evaluations to assess practicality and performance. This innovation significantly enhances workplace safety by providing proactive hazard detection and immediate alerts, thereby reducing accident risks and delayed responses, with 85.1% of users recommending it. The AGH benefits both workers and supervisors by improving protection and situational awareness, while also showing strong potential for scalability and future application in various industrial sectors as next-generation personal protective equipment solution.